Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-02-23
1t Bubbles Over with Patriotism aud
Party Enthusiasm


Party Enthusiasm.
DETROIT. February 22d. = The second
annual banquet of the Michigan Club was
held in Princess Rink, in this citv, to-
night. Covers were laid for 1,5O0. and
several hundred more occupied seats in the
gallery. Flags and vari-colored streamers
covered the walls and ceiling, and pictures
(past and present. of Republican leaders
were hung around the walls. On the south
wall were the words, ''The glory of the
Nation depends greatly upon its power to
enforce respect from Others" Facing it at
the other end of the hall was, Protection
to every citizen, native or naturalized. at
home or abroad" Behind the Chairman's
table were pictures of Lincoln. Garfield
and Senator Zach. Chandler, draped with
flags and streamers. Opposite was pic
ture of Senator Logan, over the words,
Faithful in every duty, true in every
trust, he will ever live in affectionate re-
membrance. His name is linked with
fame that is undying." Blaine and Sher-
man faced each other from opposite ends
of the hall. The names of States and
statesmen appeared in bunting ON every
hand.
A little after s o'clock, Senator T. w.
Palmer called the meeting to order, and
Rev. DR.. Drexford prayed. During the
banqueting brass band at the side of the
hall played patriotic and other airs After
an hour spent at the table, Senator Palmer
called to order and called out the Arion
Quartet, who sang Michigan, My Michi-
gan" Senator Palmer touchingly referred
to the presence last year of Senator Logan
who was such man as the reputation of
the party attracts and Develops" and in
silence toast to his memory was drunk in
clear water. The Chairman then spoke of
the influence of the Club in the past year
and the need Of keeping at work. Taking
the motto of an old German General, For
ward l'' he called on the party in the State
TO respond and fight. His reference to the
need of fighting for pensions called forth
applause.
The quartet sang, The Vacant Chair. y
Governor Luce was then introduced and
welcomed the guests of the evening in the
name of Republicanism and OF Michigan.
The first toast of the evening was, Wash
ington, the Unionist," to which Congress-
man C. A. Boutelle of Maine responded.
In his introduction Senator Palmer re-
ferred to Blaine, and Immediately hand
kerchiefs were in the air, and applause,
hearty and long continued, was evoked.
After referring to The connection of Maine
and Michigan, Mr.. Boutelle spoke of
Washington's belief in O strong Govern
ment. which is just what the Republican
party gives. He appealed to the young men
to stick to the banner so gloriously carried
by Lincoln, Garfield, Logan, Chandler and
Blaine, and under which Washington
would have marched, in support of good
government. He closed with review of
the history Of the Republican party, end
ing amid great applause.
Hon. John S. Wise, of Virginia. spoke of
Washington, the VirgiHian." The club
arose to their feet and greeted him with
three cheers, Dixie" being played in
greeting. THE South to-day" he said,
could not be driven out of the Union if
you should try. There is a growing feeling
that the Republican party is the party for
the South, because, knowing its principles,
it is not afraid to support them. The South
| will be Republican, because the Sosth is
progressive, while the Democracy is mega
tive and obstructive. The new South is
dawning,' and its development was spoken
of at some length, while the so-called
Jeffersonian simplicity" was derided.
Mr.. Wise asked that no bitterness be al
lowed to stop the tide of the South toward
Republicanism. He closed with a tribute
to Washington and the flag be loved
After three cheers for the speakers the
club dispersed TO the tune of Aud Lang
Syne.n Numerous letters were received
by the committee, but they were not read.